Myth: Early to ripe, early to rot

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Myth

Early to ripe, early to rot!

Fact

Terman Study disproves this claim. A majority of precocious kids go on to do great things in life. However, it does not mean that those who start slowly are at a disadvantage. See: Precocity paradox

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